Honda Cb 600 F5 (2005)
2005 Honda Cb 600 F5
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cb 600 F5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Honda CB 600 F5 is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a 70.7% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly a quarter of tested bikes (23.1%) have shown dangerous defects during MOT—a genuine buyer concern. The petrol variants perform roughly in line with the overall cohort at 70.1%, so fuel type isn't a meaningful factor here.
These bikes are averaging just 18,001 miles, which is low for a 19-year-old machine, suggesting many owners have kept them garaged or lightly used—yet they still rack up 1.79 failures and 5 advisories per test on average, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than hard riding. Before purchasing one, run a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and fuel system components, as these are where older sportsbikes typically fail.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Cb 600 F5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 115 | 70.1% | 1.83 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Cb 600 F5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Cb 600 F5 vehicles fall between 10,976 and 22,782 miles.
2005 Honda Cb 600 F5 — Still on the Road
35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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